**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer to Unstarred Question No. 1185 in the Lok Sabha, regarding the promotion of Nano Fertilizers. The response, provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Smt. Anupriya Patel) on 06.02.2026, details initiatives to promote Nano Urea and Nano Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and provides information on the PM-PRANAM scheme. The document also provides provisional chemical fertilizer reduction in Maharashtra for 2023-24.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Nano Fertilizer Promotion Measures:**
* Promoted through awareness camps, webinars, field demonstrations, Kisan Sammelans, and films in regional languages.
* Made available at Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras (PMKSKs).
* Included under the Department of Fertilizers' monthly supply plan.
* Foliar application facilitated through Kisan Drones and battery-operated sprayers.
* Maha Abhiyan initiated for Nano DAP adoption in all 15 agro-climatic zones.
* Campaign launched for field demonstrations and awareness programs of Nano Urea plus in 100 districts.
* **Nano Fertilizer Usage and Impact:**
* Cumulative sales since inception: 11.85 crore bottles of Nano Urea and 3.53 crore bottles of Nano DAP (500 ml equivalent).
* National Productivity Council (NPC) is conducting a two-year study (2024-2026) on Nano Urea's efficacy compared to conventional urea.
* Draft study indicates Nano Urea must be used as a foliar application in combination with Conventional Urea, which remains essential as a basal application.
* Combined application has shown 1.65% to 14.82% increase in crop yield based on farmer feedback.
* **PM-PRANAM Scheme:**
* Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on June 28, 2023.
* Aims to promote sustainable fertilizer use, alternative fertilizers, organic farming, and resource conservation.
* Covers all States/UTs.
* Provides incentives to States/UTs for reducing chemical fertilizer consumption compared to the previous three years.
* Incentive equivalent to 50% of fertilizer subsidy saved.
* 95% of the grant allocated to the State, 5% reserved for disaster-adjusted incentives.
* Increase in a State's cropping area is accounted for by proportionately adjusting fertilizer consumption.
* 65% of the 95% grant to States is for capital expenditure (capex) projects, 30% is untied for other activities (IEC).
* **Incentive Disbursement and Fertilizer Consumption:**
* No incentives have been disbursed to States/UTs under the PM PRANAM scheme to date.
* Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli have not reported any reduction in chemical fertilizer consumption during 2023-24.
* Maharashtra has a provisional reduction of 3,40,789 MT in chemical fertilizer consumption during 2023–24.
**Impact Analysis**
**States/Union Territories**
* **Impact:** The PM-PRANAM scheme impacts States/UTs by offering financial incentives to reduce chemical fertilizer consumption, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and potentially influencing fertilizer subsidy savings.
* **Action Required:** Monitor and report fertilizer consumption data accurately, implement measures to reduce chemical fertilizer usage, and utilize incentive funds for capital expenditure and IEC initiatives.
**Farmers**
* **Impact:** Farmers are impacted through the promotion of Nano Fertilizers, potentially influencing crop yields and fertilizer costs. The Maha Abhiyan may change farming practices in the 15 agro-climatic zones.
* **Action Required:** Participate in field demonstrations and awareness programs, adopt recommended application practices for Nano Fertilizers and Conventional Fertilizers, and provide feedback on the efficacy of Nano Fertilizers.
**Fertilizer Companies**
* **Impact:** Fertilizer companies are affected by the mandate to make Nano Fertilizers available at PMKSKs and by their involvement in the Maha Abhiyan. They may see changes in demand for conventional fertilizers and Nano Fertilizers.
* **Action Required:** Ensure Nano Fertilizers are available at PMKSKs, collaborate with the Department of Fertilizers in promoting Nano Fertilizers, and participate in field-level demonstrations.
Key Entities Referenced
PM-PRANAM: Prime Minister Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth, a scheme incentivizing states to reduce chemical fertilizer usage.
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS: The Ministry responsible for promotion of Nano Urea and Nano Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP).
Nano Urea: A type of fertilizer promoted by the government for reducing fertilizer consumption.
Nano Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP): A type of fertilizer promoted by the government for reducing fertilizer consumption.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras (PMKSKs): Centers where Nano Fertilizers are made available.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1185 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 06.02.2026
Promotion of Nano Fertilizers
1185. Shri Mahendra Singh Solanky:
Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri:
Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor:
Shri Babu Singh Kushwaha:
Shri Vijay Baghel:
Shri Satish Kumar Gautam:
Smt. Anita Subhadarshini:
Shri Balabhadra Majhi:
Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava:
Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab:
Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind:
Shri Naba Charan Majhi:
Dr. Bhola Singh:
Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram:
Shri Rajkumar Chahar:
Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi:
Shri Anoop Pradhan Valmiki:
Dr. Rajesh Mishra:
Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi:
Shri Khagen Murmu:
Shri Devesh Shakya:
Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai:
Shri Yaduveer Wadiyar:
Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat:
Shri Biplab Kumar Deb:
Shri Gyaneshwar Patil:
Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the programme for promotion of Nano Urea and Nano Di Ammonium
Phosphate (DAP) through field demonstrations and awareness campaigns;
(b) the manner in which the said demonstrations and awareness campaigns led to
measurable reductions in fertilizer consumption;
(c) whether the PM–PRANAM (Prime Minister Programme for Restoration, Awareness,
Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) scheme has incentivised States to
reduce chemical fertilizer usage; and
(d) if so, the details thereof indicating the reductions recorded and incentive amounts
released, State/UT-wise and district-wise including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)-2-
(a) and (b) In order to promote the use of Nano Fertilizers among farmers across the
country, the following measures have been undertaken:
i. Use of Nano Fertilizers is promoted through different activities such as
awareness camps, webinars, field demonstrations, Kisan Sammelans and films
in regional languages etc.
ii. Nano Fertilizers are made available at Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras
(PMKSKs) by concerned companies.
iii. Nano Fertilizers has been included under monthly supply plan issued by
Department of Fertilizers regularly.
iv. For ease in application and utilization of Nano fertilizers like Nano Urea through
foliar application, initiatives such as innovative spraying options like 'Kisan
Drones' and distribution of battery operated Sprayers at retail points are
undertaken. For this purpose, pilot training and custom hiring spraying services
through Village Level Entrepreneurs are actively promoted.
v. DoF in collaboration with fertilizer companies has initiated a Maha Abhiyan for
adoption of Nano DAP in all 15 agro-climatic zones of the country through
consultations and field level demonstrations. Further, DoF in collaboration with
fertilizer companies has also launched campaign for field level demonstrations
and awareness programs of Nano Urea plus in 100 districts of the country.
Since inception, a cumulative total of 11.85 crore bottles (500 ml equivalent) of Nano
Urea and 3.53 crore bottles (500 ml equivalent) of Nano DAP have been sold nationwide
as of 31.12.2025. The National Productivity Council (NPC) is conducting a two-year study
(2024–2026) titled “Evaluating the Efficacy, Utility and Impact of Nano Urea in comparison
to Conventional Urea.” Key findings from the draft study report indicate that Nano Urea
must be used only as a foliar application, while the basal dose must continue to be supplied
through Conventional Urea, which remains essential even when Nano Urea is used.
Combined application, Conventional Urea as basal and Nano Urea as foliar, has shown
1.65% to 14.82% increase in crop yield, depending on the crop, based on farmer feedback.
(c) and (d) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), on June 28, 2023,
approved the “PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and
Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM). The initiative aims to support the mass
movement initiated by States and Union Territories (UTs) to preserve the health of Mother
Earth through the promotion of sustainable and balanced fertilizer use, adoption of
alternative fertilizers, promotion of organic farming, and implementation of resource
conservation technologies.
All States/UTs are covered under the PM-PRANAM scheme. Under the PM-
PRANAM scheme, there is a provision to provide incentives to States/UTs for reduction of
consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, MOP) in a given financial year,
compared to the average consumption over the previous three years, equivalent to 50% of
the fertilizer subsidy saved. Of the total grant, 95% will be allocated to the State, while the
remaining 5% will be utilized by the Government of India towards disaster-adjusted
incentives. For grant calculations, any increase in a State’s cropping area is first accounted
for by proportionately adjusting fertilizer consumption. Thereafter, the actual reduction in-3-
chemical fertilizer usage during the year is computed to arrive at the final incentive amount.
Additionally, any increase in fertilizer consumption in adjoining districts of neighboring
States is deducted from the savings. Out of the 95% grant provided to the States, 65% is
for capital expenditure (capex) projects, preferably as contributions to Centrally Sponsored
Schemes, and 30% is untied for other activities, including Information, Education, and
Communication (IEC) initiatives.
Till date, no incentives have been disbursed to the States/UTs under provisions of
PM PRANAM scheme, based on available data.
The States/UTs of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and UT
of Dadra and Nagar Haveli have not reported any reduction in chemical fertilizer
consumption during 2023-24. However, in the State of Maharashtra, there is provisional
reduction in the consumption of chemical fertilizers during 2023–24 is 3,40,789 MT, as
compared to the average consumption of the preceding three years (2020 to 2023).
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